Box Shipping - Import Regulations in Gabon

Import Regulations in Gabon

The following documents are required for customs clearance: Copy of Passport; Working Visa; Work Permit; Change of Residence Certificate (consularized at origin); "Attestation Reservation de cale"; Employer's Relocation Certificate and letter confirming new employment; inventory (three copies) detailed, valued, in French, signed and dated by the Customer; letter to Destination Agent authorizing them to clear shipment; International Vaccination Certificate (stipulating employee being vaccinated against Yellow Fever (valid for 10 years)). All the documents must be in French.

Used household goods may be duty-free. One air and one surface shipment is allowed per family.

The dutiable/restricted items are the following: new items (six months in possession of shipper); all electrical items and furniture (if less than six months old); personal computers; firearms (must have authorization from the Government of Gabon before importing).

Alcoholic and other spirits prohibited and should be sent separately.

There are 2% Taxes on every shipment. The exceptions are French Military, French Embassy, and Chief of French Military Mission.